Understanding subsidence in the Houston-Galveston region Want to learn more about how subsidence has impacted this region? Click here to read our blog about how it could be addressed with
Case study: The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir The proposed massive Marvin Nichols dam and reservoir in Northeast Texas is a prime example of the unnecessary reliance on new reservoirs and
The basics of groundwater law in Texas Groundwater is water that is found beneath the surface of the earth. The rock, sand or soil formations where the groundwater is found
Reservoirs are not the future — instead, look to water conservation The 2012 State Water Plan proposes building 26 reservoirs and hundreds of miles of pipelines to move water to
The pros and cons of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Injecting or pumping water into an for storage and use at a later time is known as Aquifer Storage and
What are environmental flows? “Environmental Flows” is a scientific term used to describe the quantity, quality and timing of water that are necessary to sustain the fish and wildlife of
How San Antonio reduced its daily water use by 85 gallons per person San Antonio has grown by 80 percent in the past 30 years. On the other hand, the
Seven ways Texas cities could reduce outdoor water use Outdoor water use, which mostly means lawn watering, represents one of the largest uses of water in urban areas – and
Steps Texas should take to become a leader in the water conservation effort The State of Texas must take a lead role in ensuring efficient use of limited water resources
Common-sense measures that would help municipalities conserve water Some Texas cities and water utilities have begun to realize the vast potential of water efficiency. However, many others have yet to
The three groups that use the most water in Texas Many different Texas groups rely heavily on water: in addition to the municipal, agricultural, manufacturing, outdoors recreation, mining and power-generating
Saving money and rivers during drought by reducing nonessential water use Drought response planning can help a region prepare for droughts and minimize a drought’s economic impact – but only
